Overall progress

True Labor vs. False Labor

True Labor	False Labor (Braxton Hicks)
Contractions come at regular intervals and get closer together	Contractions are irregular and don't get closer together
Contractions get stronger over time	Contractions stay mild or fade
Walking or changing position doesn't stop them	Walking, resting, or changing position often stops them
Pain often starts in your back and moves to your front	Discomfort is usually only in the front

This is general education, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your provider, that's always the right call.

Call Your Provider Immediately If You Notice:

• Vaginal bleeding
• Your water breaks (a gush or a steady trickle)
• Contractions that follow the 5-1-1 rule (5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute, for 1 hour)
• Severe or persistent headache, or vision changes
• Sudden swelling in your face, hands, or feet
• A noticeable decrease in your baby's movement
• Fever, chills, or you just feel like something is wrong

Trust yourself. You don't need to justify calling.

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